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Unexpected Pressure For Baby Number Two

Unexpected Pressure For Baby Number Two


My parents never gave me the “When are you going to give us some grandbabies” talk. In fact, my …


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First Year of Marriage: A Reflection

First Year of Marriage: A Reflection


On July 11, my hubby and I celebrated our first year as husband and wife. A joyous celebration it …


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An Unending Cycle: Poverty’s Unrelenting Grip

An Unending Cycle: Poverty’s Unrelenting Grip




The other day my husband and I were talking about the many continuous cycles of life in the ‘hood. …


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Top 3 Secrets They Don’t Tell New Parents

Top 3 Secrets They Don’t Tell New Parents


As a new mom, I am running 100 miles a minute. My life has never been more fulfilled, more …


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If I Had a Daughter




by Gwen Jimmere
If I had a daughter, I’d teach her that her black is beautiful 366 days a …


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Black Films and Black People: Why Do We Make Such A Fuss?




by Gwen Jimmere
I work in an office full of highly educated and intelligent Black people, many of whom …


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House Hunting for Education




by Gwen Jimmere
They say babies are expensive. For me, my son, himself, isn’t what’s expensive. It’s all the …


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Dealing with “Working Mom Guilt”




by Gwen Jimmere
For two years, I worked my dream job at a wonderful company where my work/life balance …


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4 Wedding Tips They Don’t Tell You




With wedding season on the horizon, soon-to-be brides are reading tons of magazine articles with tips on surviving …


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Why Alpha Women Need Alpha Men




by Gwen Jimmere
According to the former AlphaWomen.com:
An Alpha Woman is a decision-maker who is committed to her goals …

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